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About this Technical Sales Engineer - AMD/Xilinx role at Avnet

Avnet · Onsite · San Jose, California, United States Of America

Who We Are:


At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!


Job Summary:

Identifies opportunities for business expansion in support of the customer sales strategy for supplier offerings. Develops and maintains the business relationship by providing solutions for the company and its defined supplier(s) in a product line, to achieve the identified strategy and business financial objectives.


Principal Responsibilities:

  • Provides value added solutions for the company and its defined supplier(s) growth plans and business.
  • Identifies, defines, implements and supports hardware and software based solutions through the engineering development process.
  • Develops key engineering and marketing relationships within the company's supplier business units to drive collaboration and solution development at the engineering level.
  • Identifies and creates opportunity demand for identified products, coordinating the supporting seminars, training and resource awareness that drives growth plan success for defined supplier(s)
  • Performs analysis and reports results of various suppliers programs impact on customer(s) notifying the Director Supplier Manager (DSM) and supplier of success, issues and future growth plan strategies
  • Maintains and drives trending knowledge of products, competitors, technology and customers in the assigned supplier product market
  • Identifies and maintains field supplier relationships to create demand for products and services.
  • Applies technical/marketing/product expertise to position company as the distributor of choice to suppliers.
  • Drives assigned product family through with the company’s and supplier’s local sales teams and customer by attending supplier meetings establishing sales and marketing programs in coordination with the DSM and Supplier Business Manager (SBM) as applicable to increase assigned product knowledge for customers and company sales representatives.
  • Identifies and communicates roadblocks to Product Business Groups (PBGs) and makes recommendations for improvement; supports PBGs objectives; evaluates market conditions and identify inventory strategies; participate in Total Available Market (TAM) to Distribution Total Available Market (DTAM) conversion plans.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Job Level Specifications:

  • Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
  • Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
  • Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
  • Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
  • Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.


Work Experience:

  • Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.


Education and Certification(s):

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Pay and Benefits:

  • https://aux.avnet.com/OE2026/documents/2026-benefits-resource-guide-final.pdf
  • $100,000 - 120,000 total compensation range
  • Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Actual compensation offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, geographic location, candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
  • Position open until filled

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • 401K and Pension Plan

  • Paid Holidays

  • Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

  • Education Assistance

  • Employee Development Resources

  • Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.

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How this Sales Engineer salary compares

This role pays $110,000/yrbelow the typical range for Sales Engineer roles.

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About Avnet

As a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet has served customers’ evolving needs for more than a century. Through regional and specialized businesses around the world, we support customers and suppliers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We help companies adapt to change and accelerate the design and supply stages of product development. With a unique viewpoint from the center of the technology value chain, Avnet is a trusted partner that solves complex design and supply chain issues so customers can realize revenue faster. Avnet companies: Avnet Abacus Avnet Embedded Solutions Avnet Integrated Solutions Avnet Silica EBV Elektronik element14 Farnell Hackste

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